After our laughter subsided Jason and I discovered that we had more in common that we thought. Even though we weren't completely human we could still poke fun at each other, especially after spending so much of our time fighting.
"Remember when I threw you into the wall? I bet that really hurt." I giggled and he rolled his eyes at me. "Sorry about that. Though you did kick me pretty hard afterwards. I was limping for days."
"Yeah but you did deserve it. I could never live that down...getting beaten by a girl." He shot back, chuckling when I crossed my arms with a pout. "A half human, half Tachyon girl I might add."
"Hmph I'm a woman not a 'girl', Naught." I grumbled and he grinned at me, reaching up and cupping my chin. At the same time his arm wrapped around my waist, making me smile before I lent forward and as his lips brushed mine I let out a sigh.
"Before we go any further maybe we should leave this room...before Commander Forge sends out a search party." Jason told me and I frowned at him.
"Yeah he probably would since I'm only one of two Turbo users. Okay let's go." I sighed before I climbed off his lap and walked towards the door. Even though we were in a hurry to leave Jason couldn't resist giving me one more tight hug and another heated kiss that left me with a silly grin on my face. Right up until I came across Commander Forge who seemed to be glaring at us and as I stared I saw a very guilty looking Shock hovering nearby.
"What did I tell you about keeping an eye on Naught?" Forge asked and I had to stiffle a laugh, remembering what we'd been doing right up until a few minutes ago. "And just what is so funny?"
"With all due respect I was keeping an eye on Jason." I replied and Jason grinned suddenly, making Forge turn to him. "Both eyes in fact."
"And an arm, leg...mouth." Jason mumbled only loud enough for me to hear and I giggled. When Jason saw the angry look that Forge gave him he swallowed. "Right...shutting up now."
"Why can't you follow through with an order? And you do know what I mean." Forge answered as he ran a hand through his hair.
"Once again could you not try running my life? I think I've proved countless times that I can take care of myself and make my own descions." I answered feeling my anger grow and before I could prevent it my eyes glowed. Everyone took a step back, eyes going wide and I swallowed fighting the anger.
Seconds passed before the Turbo energy vanished and I let out a breath, immediately feeling ashamed at letting my anger get the better of me when I knew what could have happened. Before anyone could stop me I hurried away, putting as much distance between me and my friends.
Why does Forge think he can keep ordering me around, I thought as I made my way towards one of N-Tek's exits. So focused on being angry I didn't even notice Shock fly after me until he shot in front of me and I almost slammed into him, only just stopping in time.
"Jessie do you have to keep getting mad?" He asked and I just growled, brushing past him and he rolled his eye at me before he followed. Worried I'd get into trouble Shock kept his eye on me and after following me for a while he saw me heading towards the warehouse entrance. "Hang on, you can't go outside in your Base suit." He pointed out and I sighed, stopping and turning slightly. When he didn't immediately link with me I frowned at him and motioned towards my collar only for him to shake his head.
"Okay why are you being so annoying? I just want to go home." I asked and he crossed his arms, giving me a glare and I rolled my eyes at him. "Fine then I'll just walk home alone." I growled at him as I turned around, instantly smacking into someone. "Oh come on!"
"And just where do you think you're going?" Jason asked, crossing his arms and raising an eyebrow in amusement. Seeing the pout that appeared on my lips he grinned. "Let me guess you're heading home. Am I right?" He said and I couldn't answer, only turning my head slightly.
"Its none of your business. Besides my rib's fine so I don't need to be here anymore." I replied as I stepped past him, intending to keep heading towards the entrance. Well right until Jason grabbed my arm and I glared at him, wanting to shove him into the wall. As if he could read my thoughts he glared back at me, his grip tightening. "Jason let me go."
"Not until you calm down." He responded and after a few seconds of glaring I sighed, lowering my head slightly and he relaxed his grip. "I'm not trying to upset you but you need to take it easy." He told me and I gave him a slight nod, mentally kicking myself for letting my temper take over again. "Come on, I'll walk you home."
When Jason saw the wide-eyed stares both Shock and I gave him, he let out a laugh. Still laughing he headed towards the elevator, leaving both of us to rush after him. By the time we emerged inside the warehouse I was back in my street clothes and as we walked back to my house I couldn't undetstand why I was acting so angry. Must be because I've been couped up inside, I thought to myself as I walked in front of Jason and since Shock was linked with me, he didn't see Jason giving me the once over. If he had Shock would have been furious, me on the other hand...
By the time we reached the apartment block I was panting a little and Jason actually stared at me, concern in his eyes. "You should have stayed back at N-Tek." Jason said and I frowned at him, pushing past and making my way upstairs. "That came out wrong. I just meant she should be resting." He sighed as he followed me, keeping a low profile in case anyone saw him and as he reached my floor he saw me leaning against the door.
As he watched I reached into my pocket, searching for my keys but as I reached for the door my hand trembled and they slipped from my grip. Trying to stay calm I knelt to retrieve them, only for Jason to retrieve them for me. Once he unlocked the door he wrapped an arm around my shoulders and helped me inside, ignoring my protests that I was strong enough to walk.
"Jessie you're still weak from your injuries. Just sit down and rest for a while." Shock told me, detaching and hovering beside me as Jason led me towards my room. Of course he was right but I just didn't want to appear weak and helpless in front of the former villian. Though as I firmly pushed Jason away and stumbled towards my bedroom, I let out a gasp as my side flared. Seconds later I found Jason with one arm wrapped around my middle, silently guiding me and when I finally reached my bed I let out a breath as soon as I sat down.
"Thanks...Jason." I whispered, rubbing my side with an open palm and he gave me a smile, making me feel a little better. "I'm just being stubborn and..." I trailed off then as he sat beside me and when his arm didn't leave my side I blinked at him, slightly confused.
"I'm not leaving here until you admit that you need to rest. And I can be just as stubborn as you, if not more." Jason told me and I frowned slightly, not sure how to answer that.
"Then I guess we're stuck here until one of us gives in." I replied, crossing my arms and he rolled his eyes towards the ceiling before they settled on me. "And stop rolling your eyes at me." I added and he grinned at me, ignoring the frown I gave him. I knew that one of us would soon crack but I hoped that I would be the winner.
Sadly even after resting from my injuries I was still pretty tired and I found myself fighting to keep my eyes open. When Jason noticed the way my eyelids kept slowly closing only for me to blink awake he just crossed his arms, knowing that I would soon fall asleep. I was pretty determined to stay awake though as I lent against my pillow my eyes just kept refusing to stay open and a few seconds later I let myself doze off, my head sliding back and ending up on the pillow.
"That took longer than I thought." Jason said lening over and snapping his fingers in my face. When I didn't react he grinned and sat up, making his way towards my door. Then he paused and turned back, watching as I sighed in my sleep and turned over one arm drapped over my hip and the other lying on the bed. "I have to admit, when you're not being annoying you're actually pretty cute." Of course I had to ruin that when I snorted and Jason chuckled. "Okay that cost you." He grinned before he walked through the doorway, quietly closing the door behind him.